University Transplant Guild

Congratulations to the new University Transplant Guild board members:

President & Chairperson of the Executive Board – AnnaLyn Whitt

Event Coordinator – Katherine Speer

Secretary – Becky Smith

Treasurer – Laura Rogers

Board Member at Large – Markesia Council -UNELECTED POSITION as this position is held by the previous past-president.

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Without the commitment of these individuals, the University Transplant Guild would not be able to continue its mission to support UMMC transplant and VAD patients.

To Charles Coker and Barbara Meeks who selflessly served many years in their previous roles, THANK YOU! Their time and dedication to furthering the Guild’s mission does not go without notice. The patients’ benefiting from your good work are so appreciative! In a time of rising expenses and dwindling resources, the Guild’s mission is critical to the lives of the patients it serves.

Thank you to all of you that continue to support the Guild through employee giving and/or membership.

🇺🇸 Auction Alert! Don’t Miss Out! 🇺🇸

Add a beautiful, handcrafted piece to your home while supporting a great cause! The quilt was crafted and donated by the wife of a transplant patient.

🧵 Item: Hand-quilted 5’ x 4’ lap quilt in patriotic colors
💲 Estimated Value: $500
🔨 Starting Bid: $150
⬆️ Bid Increments: $25
🎯 Reserve Price: $350 (minimum acceptable final bid)

📅 Auction Dates: June 28 – July 5

✨ The University Transplant Guild will mail the quilt directly to the winning bidder once the auction concludes.

Place your bids, spread the word, and good luck!

Please nominate the University Transplant Guild in 3-in-1 Gift Card Charity Nomination! The 12 charities with the highest nominations will benefit from the gift card sales.

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You may nominate 1 time. Nomination ends October 30th at 11:59 pm. Please spread the word!

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We are pleased to welcome the 2025-2026 Univeristy Tranpslant Guild board members:

President & Chairperson of the Executive Board – Markesia Council

Event Coordinator – Katherine Speer

Secretary – Barbara Meeks

Treasurer – Charles Coker

Board Member at Large – Jenny Humphries

Thank you to everyone that made the 2025 Southern Social event a success!”

We are looking forward to Saturday’s Southern Social. Thank You to this year’s Southern Social Corporate Sponsors!

Thank you, Mississippi College School of Law Student Bar Association, for raising over $6000 to benefit the University Transplant Guild!

Guess what today is? Happy National Donor Day!!!

Christmas’s goody bags were prepared for the transplant patients who were hospitalized over the holidays. Sherie Brock, the kidney transplant social worker, and Markesia Council, the heart transplant social worker delivered them.